HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S
Its wired design eliminates latency concerns for mobile gaming, though its low 13.5/100 music score reflects a purely functional audio profile. The red colorway and HyperX branding offer a cohesive look for existing peripheral setups, but the 7.1/100 call quality makes it unsuitable for voice chat. This product is best for budget-focused mobile gamers who prioritize a direct connection over sonic fidelity or microphone performance.
form factor in-ear
driver type HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red
23 Overall Score
Price ¥6,480
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Driver Type | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red |
vs Competition
| Spec | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-S | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 18 | 36 | 28 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S | 31.8 | 14.2 | 35 | 31.1 | 48.8 | 29.8 | 35.3 | 29.9 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-S Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82 | 73.8 | 99.9 | 81.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.4 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 79.2 | 73.8 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 Compare | 97.4 | 91.9 | 81.4 | 97 | 48.8 | 73.8 | 98.1 | 90.3 |
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 82.9 | 91 | 73.8 | 96.6 | 90.3 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 94.7 | 83.9 | 35.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From ¥6,480
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥6,480
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Usage Scores
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